comma openpilot

Comma is an AI-powered driver assistance system that brings advanced autonomous driving capabilities to existing vehicles through its hardware and software platform. The company's flagship product, openpilot, is an open-source driving automation system that provides lane centering, adaptive cruise control, lane changing assistance, and dashcam recording functionality across over 325 car models from 27 different manufacturers. Comma four is the company's hardware device that users plug into their vehicle to enable these features, compatible with popular brands including Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, Lexus, and Kia. The system operates through 360-degree vision technology and receives over-the-air updates to continuously improve its capabilities. The platform has achieved significant real-world deployment, with over 300 million miles driven by its 20,000+ user base, demonstrating the practical viability of its approach to driver assistance. Openpilot can maintain autonomous operation for extended periods without requiring driver intervention, though it remains designed as an active driver assistance system rather than full autonomy. The technology combines computer vision, machine learning, and vehicle control systems to interpret road conditions and navigate accordingly. Comma maintains an active open-source community with over 50,000 stars on its GitHub repository, fostering developer collaboration and transparency. The company has positioned itself as an alternative to proprietary manufacturer systems, offering consumers an AI upgrade path for vehicles they already own without requiring expensive new car purchases.